Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck examines some of the ways that a trademark holder can lose their rights. These issues range from non-use to becoming generic, and are all dangerous if a mark is to maintain its distinctiveness.
Game attorney Zachary Strebeck looks at the threat of legal action by Indie Boards & Cards against a recently-funded Kickstarter project, Moriarty’s Machinations. Is it really a clone, or do the threats have no basis in the law?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at two crucial mistakes to avoid when licensing another company’s intellectual property. These include issues with the “chain of title” that should be addressed before they cause big trouble for a developer.
Game attorney Zachary Strebeck examines some of the case law surrounding the use of third-party trademarks in video games. While trademark protection is generally very strong, in these cases the First Amendment often reigns supreme.
California game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at how someone might be liable for trademark infringement if they use another company’s mark when advertising their game project, as well as an affirmative defense to this infringement.
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck takes a look at the latest news in the legal battle between the makers of the Bang! and Legend of the Three Kingdoms card games. This decision shows that judicial rulings on game copyright protection may be shifting in favor of more protection.
California game lawyer gives a short overview of personal jurisdiction, as it might relate to game development. Knowing where a developer can get sued in the U.S. may help to explain why Terms of Service agreements exist.
On Aug. 6, 2014, video-streaming website Twitch.tv announced that it would implement a new system, similar to YouTube’s ContentID, that would automatically flag and mute unlicensed audio in certain videos. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at this new system and some of the criticisms of Twitch.
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at two big mistakes that developers make in their contracts. These mistakes could cause big trouble down the road and should be avoided at all costs.
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at the five major legal challenges that game developers should be concerned with. Gaining some knowledge and protection in each of these areas can save a huge amount of time and money.
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